Family Planning

Side Effects, Health Benefits, Health Risks,and ComplicationsSide Effects (see Managing Any Problems, p. 124)Some users report the following:ó Changes in bleeding patterns including:First several months:After about one year:– Lighter bleeding and fewerdays of bleeding– Irregular bleeding that lastsmore than 8 days– Infrequent bleeding– No monthly bleeding– Lighter bleeding and fewer daysof bleeding– Irregular bleeding– Infrequent bleedingImplanon users are more likely to have infrequent or no monthly bleedingthan irregular bleeding lasting more than 8 days.ó Headachesó Abdominal painó Acne (can improve or worsen)ó Weight changeó Breast tendernessó Dizzinessó Mood changesó Nausea8ImplantsOther possible physical changes:ó Enlarged ovarian folliclesKnown Health BenefitsHelp protect against:ó Risks of pregnancyó Symptomatic pelvic inflammatorydiseaseMay help protect against:ó Iron-deficiency anemiaKnown Health RisksNoneImplants111